Hell and High Water, A Movie Wot Coulda Been Anime

                              
                                Hell and High Water, A Movie Wot Coulda Been Anime

                                                                        by

                                                                           Jay Agan

     Submarines seem to figure a lot in anime. What with Full Metal Panic, Tideline Blue, The Silent Service, Submarine 707R, Blue Submarine #6 & others, there's a whole "navy" of 'em. I often wonder about some movies wether or not they would have come off better as a "cartoon" than as live action. One of wich is Hell and High Water.

     Not that this isn't a bad film as it is. I have it & love it. It's just that if this film isn't what anime is about, then I don't know what is. Starting (Like Akira.) & ending in a big whopping atomic explosion, the plot & elements literally scream ANIME!



Richard Widmark & crew share a tense moment in Hell And High Water.
Twentieth Century Fox, 1954


     Richard Widmark stars as an off duty sub commander employed by a super secret "peace" organisation. The mission: Scout up north of Japan, monitoring any nuclear related activities. This "peace" organisation just happens to have an ex Imperial Japanese Navy sub on hand.

     With a mixed Asian/European crew, led by a couple of French Scientists, Widmark feverishly refurbishes the U-Boat. Then it's off on a wild ride to postpone World War 3. Great ending with everyone on deck with anything that can shoot to bring down a nuke laden bomber. Ka-stinking-BOOM!

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Upcoming Animes. Well, Not Really. Part 2

                                         Upcoming Animes. Well, Not Really. Part 2
                                                                         
                                                                       by
                                                                           
                                                                         Jay Agan


  1. The Kaiju of Haruhi Suzumiya (American release title: Haruhi vs Godzilla)- A humungous closed space forms just north of Tokyo, & something other than "blue meanies" is stomping around inside. This, as a result of Haruhi retiring after an extended bout with some bad movies & a peanut butter & anchovy pizza. Itsuke & company have more than their hands full.

  2. In a universe.....threatened by the ultimate evil.....comes the ultimate heroine.

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                                          Well. She is ultimate after all.

  3. Nagakohime- He.....was a future world leader.
    
      The Fujiwara sisters..... were part of his entourage.
    
      She.....was the brash tomboy wanting to tag along.
    
      He.....was at first, turned off, then amused.
    
      They.....tried to disuade her.
    
      She.....would not be denied!
    
      Just another dumb romance/harem anime, right?
    
      For those who get the joke, no explanation is needed. For those who don't, crack open a history book.

  4. Easy Rider Kino- After Kino meets up with Wyatt, Billy, & George, she finds one doesn't necessarily need a motorad to take a trip. She also spends more than 3 days/2 nights in the Big Easy.

  5. Curley, Larry, & Moe'- Moe is out of town & his niece stops by for a visit. Can two stooges cope with a sickenly cute little girl whose disposition is nastier than her uncles'? Soitenly! (NOT!) Nyuk! Nyuk! Nyuk!

  6. Paprika Parsley Sage Rosemary & Thyme- Mrs. Tokita? I believe you're trying to seduce me.

  7. Shuffle! Cut! Deal!- Who dealt me this mess?

  8. Heck Girl- "You will never know the joys of Heaven. You will wander through a world of aggravation & whiney annoyance. There to remain for eternity."

  9. Full Metal Panic Attack, Fumufu- Due to budget cuts at Mithril, any damage to the school will be paid for out of Sagaras' own pocket. He will owe way beyond death.
        
  10. Attack of the Killer Cicadas- If you watch anime, you know they're out there. Mostly heard, rarely seen. Watching. Waiting. Massing to strike. Sequel to The Cicada That Ate Kyoto.
                                                    
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